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DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT. 



finger, then with the third and little ringers of the left hand, 

 which holds the fleam, pressure is made on the vein suffi- 

 ciently to bring it into view, but not to swell it too much. 

 The point to be selected is about two inches below the 



Bleeding from the Neck Vein. 



union of the jugular vein at the angle of the jaw. (See cut.) 

 The fleam is put in a direct line with the vein at the center, 

 when it is to be hit sharply with a stick. See 

 that the fleam is large, sharp and clean, for if 

 rusty or dull, inflammation of the vein might 

 result. It is of great importance that the 

 blood be drawn quickly. When sufficient 

 blood has been taken, the edges of the wound 

 should be brought closely together, and kept 

 together by a small sharp pin being passed 

 through them. Around this a little tow or a 

 few hairs from the mane of the horse should 

 be wrapped, so as to cover the whole of the 

 incision, and the head of the horse should be 

 tied up for several hours, to prevent his rub- 

 bing the part against the manger. When the 

 bleeding is to be repeated, if more than three 

 or four hours have elapsed, it will be more 

 prudent to make a fresh incision, rather than to open the 

 old wound. 



pin is first 

 stuck through 

 the lips of the 

 wound ; a por- 

 tion of tow, 

 thread or hair 

 is then wrap- 

 ped round the 

 pin. 



